Multi-Monitor Requirements
The MTB3-DOCK-03 supports the connection of two monitors at the same time
through DisplayPort Multi-Stream Transport (MST) mode. Connect a DisplayPort
monitor and Thunderbolt 3-enabled monitor at the same time. The following limitations
must be taken into account when connecting multiple monitors at the same time:
Does the Source Computer Support DisplayPort MST Mode?
When connecting to a Thunderbolt 3 source that supports DisplayPort MST mode, the
EDID information of both connected monitors will be read by the computer and appear
as separate displays that can be shown in mirror mode or extended mode. Both the
DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 ports can achieve video resolutions up to 8K (7680
x 4320) @ 30 Hz when used with a Thunderbolt 3-enabled source computer and
Thunderbolt 3 cable. The ports can be used simultaneously at resolutions of 8K @
30 Hz plus 4K @ 30 Hz.
When connecting to a Thunderbolt 3 source that does not support DisplayPort MST
mode, only one video port will display video on a first-come basis, and will always be
the first video port connected.
Does the Source Computer Support a Thunderbolt 3 Connection?
The MTB3-DOCK-03 can be used to transmit video from source computers that have
a Thunderbolt 3 port or USB Type-C port that supports Multi-Function DisplayPort
(MFDP). In order to achieve optimal performance and video resolution, the device
should be used with a Thunderbolt 3-enabled port. When connected to a computer's
Thunderbolt 3 port, the DisplayPort connector supports 4-Lane DP1.4 video
resolutions up to 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 30 Hz. When connected to a USB Type-C
MFDP-enabled port, the DisplayPort connector can only reach 2-Lane DP1.4 video
resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz, and requires the host computer to
support DP1.4 Alternate Mode. The Thunderbolt 3 output port cannot be used to
transmit video when plugged into a USB Type-C port, as it only supports USB 2.0 data
transmission in this way.
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